State Park
Sinkhole Campground
Sitgreaves National Forest · Payson, AZ
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- Address:Payson, AZ
About
Located in the ponderosa pine forest, this campground is within walking distance of Willow Springs Lake which provides boating and fishing opportunities. Hiking and mountain biking opportunities are nearby in the non-motorized Wildlife Area. The General Crook National Recreation Trail is also within a mile of the campground. Be prepared for rain, often heavy, through July and August. Expect cool to cold nighttime temperatures. Natural Features: Sinkhole Campground is surrounded by ponderosa pines. The entrance, roads and back-in section is asphalt. Recreation: Fishing and boating are available at nearby Willow Springs Lake which is approximately one mile from the campground. Facilities: Sinkhole Campground has 26 sites (sites 14 through 26 are available for advanced reservation). Sites 1 through 13 are first-come, first served. There are two accessible sites, two double sites and the rest are single sites. All sites are back-in. Each site offers a campfire ring with grill and picnic table. Additional amenities include accessible vault toilets, drinking water and trash service. A camp host is available at the site. Nearby Attractions: Woods Canyon Lakes is located approximately 10 miles west off of Road 300 and Road 105. The store at the lake has boat and kayak rentals. Gas, phone and groceries are available approximately four miles east at Forest Lakes.
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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Firewood
Camp Store
Accessible
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Cell Service
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
In this park
Trails at Sitgreaves National Forest
Pat Mullen Mountain to Vista Point
3.4 mi525 ftmoderate
General Crook Trail
58 mi5,446 ftexpert
Porter Mountain Trails (Panorama and Timber Mesa Trails)
2.9 mi358 ftmoderate
Willow Springs Lake Trail
5.7 mi1,017 ftmoderate
Fool Hollow Lake Trail
3.2 mi407 ftmoderate
Rim Lakes Vista and Old Rim Road Loop
4.2 mi548 ftmoderate
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Sinkhole Campground
Trail
Willow Springs Lake Trail
Arizona
5.7 mi1,017 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
235 Trail- Cheveln Canyon
Arizona
8.0 mi387 ftgain
Easy
Trail
Rim Lakes Vista and Old Rim Road Loop
Arizona
4.2 mi548 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Payson Rim Highline Loop
Arizona
16.7 mi3,163 ftgain
Expert
Trail
Military Sinkhole Trail
Arizona
4.4 mi1,483 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Mogollon Rim and Woods Canyon Lake MTB Loop
Arizona
24.5 mi3,865 ftgain
Expert
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Hunting units around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Arizona hunting page
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